"Covers all 239 species of woodpeckers. Concise text looks at identification, vocalizations, drumming, habitat, range, food and feeding, taxonomy and confusion species. It is complemented by up-to-date range maps and more than 750 color photographs. The photographic coverage includes most plumages and considerable subspecific variation, making this the definitive work on woodpecker identification."--Back cover.

A simple, easy-to-understand book on who woodpeckers are, how and where they live, and what they do.

"Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles"--

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of woodpeckers.

Featuring 15 hilarious cartoons. As an added bonus, this compilation also includes five cartoons starring Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, and other characters from the Walter Lantz library.

"Enter woodpecker world and get a bird's eye view of everyday life: hiding from hawks, feeding hungry chicks, and drilling holes to build homes. Woodpeckers are nature's home builders, creating holes that many other animals live in when the woodpeckers move on. A variety of woodpecker species fly through these pages--perhaps some that live near you!"--

Text and color photos present the behavior, habitat, and physical characteristics of downy woodpeckers.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young." --Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of different kinds of woodpeckers, including the flicker, gila woodpecker, and red-bellied woodpecker.